Guernsey pictorial directory and stranger's guide : embellished with numerous…
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"Guernsey Pictorial Directory and Stranger's Guide" by Thomas Bellamy is a historical and travel guide published in the early 19th century. The book offers a detailed account of the island of Guernsey, including its geography, notable landmarks, social customs, and various aspects of daily life, catering to visitors and newcomers to the area. The opening of the guide sets the tone for a comprehensive exploration of Guernsey, describing its location in the
English Channel, its picturesque landscapes, and the notable architectural features of its towns and residences. Bellamy outlines the island's rich natural beauty, emphasizing the cleanliness, absence of poverty, and high standards of living among its residents. Notably, he discusses the lack of beggars, the well-kept gardens, and the importance of local horticulture, hinting at both the charm and unique character of Guernsey life intended to intrigue and inform travelers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bellamy, Thomas, of Guernsey |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03008055 |
| Title | Guernsey pictorial directory and stranger's guide : embellished with numerous wood-cuts |
| Credits |
Produced by StevenGibbs, tallforasmurf and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Guernsey (Channel Islands) -- Guidebooks |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40092 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40092-1 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 458 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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